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When Going To A South Carolina Beach These Are The Top Five Shark Attracting Colors

Author Catherine Lane

Labor Day weekend is upon us.  Chances are a lot of us are going to be heading to one of the beautiful beaches in North Carolina and South Carolina.  If you are going to a South Carolina beach be aware these are the top five shark attracting colors.  You do not want to be wearing the wrong colored bathing suit or you could be a snack to the wildlife.

According to A-Z Animals, sharks with their special vision are drawn to some shades more than others. Sharks have several different sensory tools that significantly enhances their vision even in dim waters. I was bumped hard by a shark swimming at Surfside Beach, South Carolina and I was wearing one of these colors.  Coincidence? Maybe not.

These are the top five shark attracting colors.  Marine enthusiasts call it “Yum Yum” yellow.  And the name says it all.  Sharks love yellow. Especially the great white sharks.  It reportedly isn’t the color itself, its the contract it creates in the marine environment.

Another swim suit color to avoid is red. This makes sense as you would think the color red would stand out or maybe even fool sharks into thinking there is blood in the water.  That’s what us lay people might thing but that is not the reason.  According to A-Z Animals it is because to a shark it looks like a shadow or even something black.  That could mean a seal and seals are delicious to sharks.

You might not want to wear orange.  Orange is one of the top five shark attracting colors.  The other two colors to avoid are metallics and reflective materials. If you are going to a South Carolina beach be aware of these top five shark attracting colors.  To learn more get details from A-Z Animals right here.

North & South Carolina Named Most Shark Filled Waters in the World

Yikes! I know Shark Week is over, but this story got my attention quickly. Every year, around shark week and during the busy summer months, reports come out about sharks. Whether it’s what to do if you see a shark, reports of shark attacks, and where the sharks most likely are. When the summer comes and the beaches get a bit busier, patrol spikes more and everyone is on alert for sharks. I am not a big beach water fan, I will go to enjoy the scenery and layout but actually getting into the water, it’s a no for me.

CNN is reporting some of the most shark-filled waters across the world. Just last year, over 50 unprovoked shark attacks were reported, according to CNN. So, what does this all mean? Using data on reported shark attacks, we’re looking at what areas had the most shark attacks over some years. Unfortunately, both North and South Carolina made the list with quite a bit of shark attacks over the last few years. Below will only show what US states made the list, but to check out the full report click here.

  • Florida (259 bites)

    Of course, Florida was going to make this list. With the state being a peninsula, majority of its coast is nothing but water. Specifically, Florida’s Volusia County is the prime location for shark attacks and sightings across the state. Official reports state that between 2pm and 3 pm on a September afternoon is prime time for sharks in the area. So, be careful!

  • Hawaii (76 bites)

    Another spot that of course has tons of water around it, the island of Hawaii made the list as well. With 76 shark bites, the island of Maui is one of the top places in Hawaii for shark encounters. The under water terrain that the area has to offer is a huge attraction for shark visits. Just this past May, a tiger shark attacked a fisherman in shallow water in a kayak. Scary!

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  • South Carolina (45 bites)

    Here we are talking about the Carolinas. South Carolina making the list with reports of 45 shark bites over the years. Fortunately, none of the unprovoked 45 shark attacks were deadly in South Carolina. Major cities when it comes to these attacks are Charleston, Beufort, and Horry (Myrtle Beach area).  South Carolina has tons of beautiful beaches but sharks are certainly randomly placed in shallow ends of the areas as well.

  • California (29 bites)

    Did you know San Diego is one of shark bite peak spots in California? Out of the 29 bites, 20 of the shark bites were unprovoked attacks. Although stats show they shark attacks are at a peak in the summer, they can happen throughout the year over there as well.

 

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

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